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Marble-look Dekton countertops off er a contrast to the gray tones of the Wood-Mode cabinets.

A personal gallery wall can make a utilitarian kitchen space feel intimate and intentional.

Merit Award - Kitchen Design

Joyful Designs Studio
Merit Award Kitchen Design
Joyful Designs Studio

For this compact Washington, DC, kitchen, designer Joy Williams optimized workflow and storage with custom cabinetry, a full-height pantry and an appliance garage. A repositioned window brings in more daylight, while tactile materials like Dekton countertops and a walnut console add durability and warmth, respectively. Oversized pendants provide island illumination and brass hardware lends a touch of glam.

Bold geometric wallpaper, in a wipeable vinyl, sets the stage for a gallery wall with art honoring the Black diaspora, infusing the space with a rich narrative that reflects its vibrant city. Notes Williams, “We believe that the kitchen— so oft en the soul of the home—should also be a place where identity and culture are celebrated.”

Joyful Designs Studio KITCHEN DESIGN Interior Design: Joy Williams, Joyful Designs Studio. Architecture & Cabinetry: Val Wilson.

“This is a great example of how to accomplish a big impact in a small space. Th e transformation is remarkable.”
Marika Meyer, jurist

 

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